Ispaghula husk vs Glycerol
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ispaghula husk was dispensed 3.4× as often as Glycerol in April 2026 — 77,373 items versus 22,922 in England.
77,373items
Ispaghula husk · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
22,922items
Glycerol · April 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ispaghula husk versus Glycerol: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ispaghula husk · ╌ Glycerol
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to April 2026
| Measure | Ispaghula husk | Glycerol |
|---|---|---|
| Items, April 2026 | 77,373 | 22,922 |
| Items, last 12 months | 927,477 | 272,380 |
| Net ingredient cost, April 2026 | £863,087 | £74,704 |
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